Senior Manager, Security Engineering, Application Security

Snap Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Salary
$276,000–$414,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $198k
This role $345k
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This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $164,625–$232,137 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $345k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

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About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

Snap Inc. currently has 55 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,000–$313,000 across 38 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Security Engineering, Application Security

As a Senior Manager of Application Security at Snap, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of application security initiatives across the company’s expansive product ecosystem. Your role involves defining long-term security strategies that align with Snap’s technological roadmap and business priorities, identifying critical risks, and driving high-impact projects to enhance overall security posture. You’ll establish robust practices for secure design reviews, threat modeling, code analysis, and automated testing while ensuring these processes are scalable and efficient. Additionally, you will mentor and develop a team of security engineers and managers, fostering an inclusive culture that supports technical excellence and leadership growth. Ideal candidates possess deep expertise in application security, experience scaling secure software development lifecycle programs, and familiarity with modern web, mobile, and backend architectures. This role demands strong strategic thinking alongside hands-on technical knowledge to influence senior leadership on risk management and investment decisions within a fast-paced consumer technology environment.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive a multi-year application security strategy aligned with company priorities.
  • Identify and own high-impact initiatives to reduce systemic product security risks.
  • Establish scalable practices for secure design reviews, threat modeling, and code testing.
  • Lead architecture reviews for high-risk or high-impact product initiatives.
  • Drive automation-first approaches to increase security coverage while minimizing friction.
  • Recruit and develop high-caliber security engineers and managers to build a strong team.

What we're looking for

  • Deep expertise in application security, including secure architecture and modern attack techniques.
  • Experience building and scaling secure software development lifecycle programs for large engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of web, mobile, and backend application architectures and security testing methodologies.
  • Proven ability to manage high-performing managers and deliver complex projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated success in embedding security into high-velocity product organizations and operating strategically.
  • Minimum 9 years of post-Bachelor’s security experience or equivalent advanced degree with relevant experience.

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